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If you find yourself uncomfortable with this feature, you can easily turn it off by disabling the 'Send Read Receipts' option in the “Messages” section of the “Settings” app.
2. Eliminate the Vocabulary Suggestions BarThe spelling suggestion bar may be helpful in some cases. But if you are a user accustomed to texting on a smartphone and typing characters faster than selecting from suggestions, you probably want to get rid of this feature to increase the message screen space. To do this, simply swipe it down towards the keyboard below.
3. Share Images, Videos, and Audio through MessagesYou can press and hold the two icons on the left and right sides of the text box to open a menu that allows you to quickly send photos, videos, or audio through messages.
4. Use Email Addresses to Send iMessagesA little-known fact is that iMessage can be synced with an email account, not just limited to a personal phone number. This method is mainly used for iPad, MacBook users, or those who prefer not to reveal their phone number. To do this, users go to “Settings” => “iMessage” and choose whether to send messages from their phone number or email address.
5. Review All Shared Photos and Videos through iMessageUsers can click on the 'Details' menu at the top right corner of the iMessage main interface, then scroll down to see a list of shared photos and videos between the two people.
6. Avoid Reading Messages from Unknown ContactsFor users often bothered by messages from unfamiliar numbers, or simply don't want to read messages from non-contacts, you can use the built-in filter in iMessage. To do this, access the “Messages” section of the “Settings” app, then enable the “Filter Unknown Senders” option.
7. Group Messaging OperationsTo name an optional group message, users can press the 'Details' button at the top right corner while in the corresponding message group. Similar to Facebook Messenger, iMessage users also have two options to stop notifications or leave a message group. To do this, you need to find the “Do Not Disturb” and “Leave this Conversation” options inside the “Details” of the respective group.
8. Share Your LocationUsers can quickly share their GPS location with friends through iMessage by clicking on the 'Details' option at the top right corner, then selecting 'Send My Current Location'. Additionally, you can choose 'Share My Location' to share your location and movement direction for a specific period.
9. Block Messages from a Specific ContactFrom the “Settings” app, users navigate to the “Messages” menu, then select the “Blocked” section. Here, you can enter the phone number you want to block. Now, the blocked contact won't be able to call, text, or use FaceTime with you unless you remove them from the block list.
10. Delete Mistaken Messages in a ConversationPress and hold the mistaken message, then tap the “More” option in the appearing menu. After that, you can comfortably select and delete individual messages without affecting the entire conversation.
11. Automatically Delete Old Messages to Free Up StorageFrom the “Messages” section of the “Settings” app, you can find the “Keep Messages” option. This is the category for managing automatic deletion of messages to free up storage on your iPhone. You have 3 options: delete old messages after 30 days, 1 year, or never delete old messages.
12. Disconnect from iMessageIf you intend to switch to a smartphone running Android or Windows while still keeping your old messages, the first thing users need to do is disconnect from iMessage. At that point, messages will be sent directly to the device (or SIM card), and we can easily transition to the new device.
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quickly responding to iMessageson iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5s, making it more convenient for everyone to chat with friends on iMessage.
